I just bought my first horse trailer. I've had my horses a while but never had a trailer. I was wondering if anyone out there had ideas for what I might need for the trailer that I might not think of. Like what did you "wish" you had when you first had your trailer. I just thought this would help me get the right supplies the first time ... LOL

Two small square bladed shovels make excellent wheel chocks and do double duty for cleaning the trailer. To use as wheel chocks lay on the ground both in front of the tire and behind with the hump upward. Push the blade under the tire, then do the other. Trailer won't move.

Having a first aid kit for BOTH human and horse.
A solid, high quality muck rake, because if yours breaks off the farm, there's no chance of grabbing another!
A spare tire of course, but if it's outside the trailer, a cover is essential!
Also, remember to cover your hitch (if it's a bumper pull) it will prolong it's life, and prevent much stress when it's rusted and hard to maneuver, I made that mistake only once!

I am still under the impression that there is nothing alive quite so beautiful as a thoroughbred horse.
- John Galsworthy

Um ... do I want to know what the duct tape is for? LOL ..... It's a Gooseneck ... but I will get a tire cover for sure. Yes of course about the rake ... figures my daughters horse was in it for 2 seconds and gave me a pile to clean ... it was funny.

-I have a water tank in mine and it's really nice to have. Can water the horses and wash up after a ride.

-Keep a container of axle grease in the trailer. Why you ask? Each and everytime I hook up, first thing I do is pull the lid, turn it upside down and put some grease on my ball. Doing it this way keeps grease off my hands and the hitch/ball life is greatly extended.

-Baby wipes for those times I don't have water in my tank for cleaning up.

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